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Which Spring? Where?
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Fleet Week
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English
Abstract
In selecting springs for commercial vehicles, it is essential to consider the fundamental principles of the suspension system as a whole, as well as the specific spring characteristics. This paper discusses the applications of these principles; also, it compares the many types of springs available, including single leaf, multileaf, and two-stage leaf springs, and coil, rubber, and pneumatic springs.
Among the considerations stressed are: the relationships of spring static deflections to vehicle pitch frequency and oscillation center location, the questionability of two-stage leaf springs, the disadvantages of single tapered leaf versus multi-leaf springs, the advantages of coil springs in low weight and variable rate, and why pneumatic springs are ideal for large load range, heavy commercial vehicles.
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Citation
Janeway, R., "Which Spring? Where?," SAE Technical Paper 730689, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730689.Also In
References
- Vehicle Ride and Vibration Manual New York Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. 1965
- Rowland Fred “Variable Rate Leaf Springs-Their Design and Characteristics.” “Truck Spring Fundamentals,” paper 730271 New York Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. 1973
- Manual on Design and Application of Leaf Springs New York Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. 1970
- Mikaila Jurgis “Two-Stage Multileaf Spring Design.” “Truck Spring Fundamentals,” paper 730272 New York Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. 1973
- Chalmers Wallace “Rubber Springs.” “Truck Spring Fundamentals,” paper 730270 New York Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. 1973